News 10: More Florida teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal →
After a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers’ union.
ClickOrlando: More Brevard County teachers investigated amid ‘preferred name’ scandal →
After a Brevard County teacher drew fire for calling a student by a “preferred name,” more teachers are now being investigated, according to the local teachers’ union.
Florida Today: Brevard Schools questions teachers on discussions of sexuality, gender →
A little less than a month after a teacher’s contract wasn’t renewed because of her unauthorized use of a high school senior’s chosen name related to their gender identity, investigations into educators continue — this time related not only to their use of students’ name preferences, but also to whether or not they display LGBTQ pride flags or discuss gender and sexual orientation.
Florida Today: Multiple Brevard teachers reported for using students’ chosen names →
At least two Brevard teachers have been reprimanded for social media posts saying they use students’ preferred names without parental permission, according to a former school board member
OPINION: Florida schools need to get their priorities right →
Florida cares more about implementing harmful policies than creating encouraging and comfortable places for all to learn.
Florida Today: Teacher used a student’s chosen name and lost her job. Brevard fought back →
Brevard has seen a flurry of protests since the start of April, with community members rallying outside Satellite High, packing a school board meeting and amassing nearly 55,000 signatures on a petition — all in an effort to reinstate a high school teacher whose contract wasn’t renewed after she called a 17-year-old student by their chosen name without parental consent.
Florida Today: Brevard student’s suspension over weekend email repealed amid backlash →
A Brevard County student, Savanna Pollitt, was suspended for sending a profanity-laced email to a school board member criticizing the school district’s handling of a teacher’s non-renewal.
Florida Today: Harsh punishment for Brevard teacher over naming issue →
Just when I had lost all faith in the Brevard County School Board, its newest member rose above the chaos to be the only voice of reason.
ClickOrlando: ‘Second chance:’ Brevard school board member calls for reinstating teacher losing job over student’s ‘preferred’ name →
A teacher not having her contract renewed over the use of student’s “preferred” name has one member of the Brevard County school board calling for her to be able to keep her job.
Central Florida Public Media: Community rallies around fired Brevard teacher Melissa Calhoun →
More than 50 students, parents and advocates gathered at the Brevard County School Board meeting Tuesday to call for the renewal of teacher Melissa Calhoun’s contract.